Non-Facilitated Activities

Fishing

Groups of approximately ten people can comfortably fish at our small fishing pond or on our 10-acre spring-fed lake. Bait is available from staff upon request. Guests can obtain fishing poles from the shed near the small fishing pond. Guests are welcome to fish at any time of the day, we just ask that they follow our catch-and-release policy.

Canoeing

Up to fourteen guests at a time can enjoy canoe rides across our spring-fed lake. A lifeguard will not be on duty during canoeing (unless the activity is facilitated), so we ask guests to wear the life jackets we provide by the dock. Canoeing is available to guests at any time after sunrise and before sunset.

Kayaking

Up to six guests can kayak across our spring-fed lake (adhering to a strict one-person-per-kayak policy). More kayaks are available for guests to rent if desired for their event. Like canoeing, a lifeguard will not be on duty during kayaking (unless the activity is facilitated), so we ask guests to wear the life jackets we provide by the dock. Kayaking is available to guests at any time after sunrise and before sunset.

Stand Up Paddleboards

Up to ten guests at a time can enjoy our paddleboards on our spring-fed lake (one guest per board). More paddleboards are available for guests to rent if desired for their event. Again, as is the case with canoeing and kayaking, a lifeguard will not be on duty during paddleboarding activities (unless the activity is facilitated), so we ask guests to wear the life jackets we provide by the dock. Paddleboarding is available to guests at any time after sunrise and before sunset.

Regulation football/soccer field:

Guests have unlimited access to our regulation football and soccer fields. Sports equipment, including additional goals, cones, pinnies, and balls, is available in our sports shed located next to our covered basketball court.

Baseball Diamond

Guests have unlimited access to our baseball diamond. Sports equipment, including additional goals, cones, pinnies, and balls, is available in our sports shed located next to our covered basketball court.

Sand Volleyball Courts

Guests have unlimited access to our sand volleyball courts. Sports equipment, including additional goals, cones, pinnies, and balls, is available in our sports shed located next to our covered basketball court. Guests can rinse off their feet (and cool the sand in the heat of the day) with the hose and faucets located on the wooden volleyball court deck. Lights are available so the courts may be used after sunset.

Tennis Courts

Guests may enjoy up to eight games of doubles on our four regulation tennis courts. Guests have unlimited access to tennis courts and equipment during their stay. Rackets and balls are available on the courts, with additional equipment located in the sports shed next to the shaded picnic tables in between the fenced-in courts. Lights are available so the courts may be used after sunset.

Covered Basketball Pavilion

Guests have unlimited access to our covered basketball court. All equipment is located in our sports shed that sits adjacent to the pavilion. Lights are available so the court may be used after sunset.

Fitness Center with Yoga Deck and Sauna

Guests have unlimited access to our brand new fitness center, yoga deck, and sauna. All classes and instruction are facilitated, but guests are welcome to use the fitness and work out equipment and space at any time as long as they follow posted safety regulations regarding weights and sauna use. Yoga mats and towels are available at all times as well.

18-Hole Frisbee Golf Course

Guests have unlimited access to our Frisbee golf course, which spans a vast portion of the property and allows for beautiful vistas as players navigate the course. Frisbee golf discs are available in our front office, though guests are encouraged to bring their own if they are dedicated participants of the sport!

Miles of Hiking & Jogging Trails

Guests have unlimited access to our hiking and jogging trails, though we encourage our visitors to do as much of their traversing as possible during daylight hours to be considerate of the wildlife and precarious terrain that make up our wilderness property. Hiking and nature trails can also be guided by an experienced staff person.

Recreation and Game Room with Pool Table

Our air-conditioned game room, complete with fireplace, Direct TV on a big-screen television, comfortable couches, bar, and pool table is available to guests at all hours. Just outside of the Bluebonnet Room, guests can find our standard spread of refreshments. Specific beverages and snacks can be provided at request for a corresponding fee. Guests are welcome to take cards and board games with them to their cabins or to any other rooms on property during their stay.

Washers, Beanbag Toss, Tetherball, Ping-pong

Yard games are available to guests free of charge and at all hours and can be set up before their event per request. Four tetherball courts and two ping-pong tables are always set up in our Thicket Area. Washers and a beanbag toss can be set up at any location on property per guest request.

Non-facilitated Recreational Activities are available to all guests (unless otherwise noted) during their event and an inclusive part of their stay at The Retreat.

Fishing

Groups of approximately ten people can comfortably fish at our small fishing pond or on our 10-acre spring-fed lake. Bait is available from staff upon request. Guests can obtain fishing poles from the shed near the small fishing pond. Guests are welcome to fish at any time of the day, we just ask that they follow our catch-and-release policy.

Canoeing

Up to fourteen guests at a time can enjoy canoe rides across our spring-fed lake. A lifeguard will not be on duty during canoeing (unless the activity is facilitated), so we ask guests to wear the life jackets we provide by the dock. Canoeing is available to guests at any time after sunrise and before sunset.

Kayaking

Up to six guests can kayak across our spring-fed lake (adhering to a strict one-person-per-kayak policy). More kayaks are available for guests to rent if desired for their event. Like canoeing, a lifeguard will not be on duty during kayaking (unless the activity is facilitated), so we ask guests to wear the life jackets we provide by the dock. Kayaking is available to guests at any time after sunrise and before sunset.

Stand Up Paddleboards

Up to ten guests at a time can enjoy our paddleboards on our spring-fed lake (one guest per board). More paddleboards are available for guests to rent if desired for their event. Again, as is the case with canoeing and kayaking, a lifeguard will not be on duty during paddleboarding activities (unless the activity is facilitated), so we ask guests to wear the life jackets we provide by the dock. Paddleboarding is available to guests at any time after sunrise and before sunset.

Regulation football/soccer field:

Guests have unlimited access to our regulation football and soccer fields. Sports equipment, including additional goals, cones, pinnies, and balls, is available in our sports shed located next to our covered basketball court.

Baseball Diamond

Guests have unlimited access to our baseball diamond. Sports equipment, including additional goals, cones, pinnies, and balls, is available in our sports shed located next to our covered basketball court.

Sand Volleyball Courts

Guests have unlimited access to our sand volleyball courts. Sports equipment, including additional goals, cones, pinnies, and balls, is available in our sports shed located next to our covered basketball court. Guests can rinse off their feet (and cool the sand in the heat of the day) with the hose and faucets located on the wooden volleyball court deck. Lights are available so the courts may be used after sunset.

Tennis Courts

Guests may enjoy up to eight games of doubles on our four regulation tennis courts. Guests have unlimited access to tennis courts and equipment during their stay. Rackets and balls are available on the courts, with additional equipment located in the sports shed next to the shaded picnic tables in between the fenced-in courts. Lights are available so the courts may be used after sunset.

Covered Basketball Pavilion

Guests have unlimited access to our covered basketball court. All equipment is located in our sports shed that sits adjacent to the pavilion. Lights are available so the court may be used after sunset.

Fitness Center with Yoga Deck and Sauna

Guests have unlimited access to our brand new fitness center, yoga deck, and sauna. All classes and instruction are facilitated, but guests are welcome to use the fitness and work out equipment and space at any time as long as they follow posted safety regulations regarding weights and sauna use. Yoga mats and towels are available at all times as well.

18-Hole Frisbee Golf Course

Guests have unlimited access to our Frisbee golf course, which spans a vast portion of the property and allows for beautiful vistas as players navigate the course. Frisbee golf discs are available in our front office, though guests are encouraged to bring their own if they are dedicated participants of the sport!

Miles of Hiking & Jogging Trails

Guests have unlimited access to our hiking and jogging trails, though we encourage our visitors to do as much of their traversing as possible during daylight hours to be considerate of the wildlife and precarious terrain that make up our wilderness property. Hiking and nature trails can also be guided by an experienced staff person.

Recreation and Game Room with Pool Table

Our air-conditioned game room, complete with fireplace, Direct TV on a big-screen television, comfortable couches, bar, and pool table is available to guests at all hours. Just outside of the Bluebonnet Room, guests can find our standard spread of refreshments. Specific beverages and snacks can be provided at request for a corresponding fee. Guests are welcome to take cards and board games with them to their cabins or to any other rooms on property during their stay.

Washers, Beanbag Toss, Tetherball, Ping-pong

Yard games are available to guests free of charge and at all hours and can be set up before their event per request. Four tetherball courts and two ping-pong tables are always set up in our Thicket Area. Washers and a beanbag toss can be set up at any location on property per guest request.